Natalie Bibby

Natalie Bibby is a mastering engineer and recipient of the prestigious ‘Mastering Engineer of the Year’ Award 2026, making her one of the youngest engineers ever to receive the accolade.

She began her career at Metropolis Studios, where she spent nearly a decade developing a distinctive mastering approach that bridges traditional techniques with a modern perspective. With a background in mixing, Natalie works closely with artists to realise their creative vision, delivering masters with clarity, impact, and emotional depth.

Recent highlights include mastering and vinyl cutting for Deary’s debut album Birding, named Rough Trade’s Album of the Month, and mastering the official soundtrack for the BBC’s acclaimed series Riot Women. Since joining AIR Studios, Natalie has expanded her work across film and television, with credits for the BBC, Sky, and Netflix. Most recently, she mastered the soundtrack for Netflix’s Apex, currently the most watched film in the world in 2026, reaching over 38.2 million viewers within its first two weeks.

Natalie is one of a small number of engineers worldwide working with a Neumann VMS-80 lathe, with a particular focus on the craft of half-speed mastering. Her credits span a diverse range of artists including Kraftwerk, Wolf Alice, Faith No More, Lola Young, Sammy Virji, Suzanne Vega, The Orb, GIRLI, and CATTY.

Alongside her mastering work, Natalie regularly delivers workshops and speaks internationally. Recent engagements include events at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, Berklee College of Music, and Music Expo in San Francisco. She is also committed to supporting greater representation in audio, and has collaborated with organisations including We Are Moving The Needle and Music Production for Women.

Alongside her engineering career, she also releases dark ambient music under the artist name ‘Ber Bein’.